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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

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You are receiving this communication because you hold

shares in the above named company.

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these shares. This communication presents only an

overview of the more complete proxy materials that are

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paper copy (see reverse side).

We encourage you to access and review all of the

important information contained in the proxy materials

before voting.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on April 19, 2011.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

2000 NORTH M-63

BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2692

Meeting Information

Meeting Type: Annual Meeting

For holders as of: February 21, 2011

Date: April 19, 2011 Time: 8:00 AM CDT

Location: 120 E. Delaware Place

8th Floor

Chicago, IL 60611

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Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following Items:

1. Election of 8 Directors

Nominees: The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1a. Samuel R. Allen 1 YEAR on the following Item:

3. Advisory vote on the frequency of holding an 1b. Jeff M. Fettig advisory vote on executive compensation.

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following Item:

1c. Michael F. Johnston

4. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Whirlpool’s independent registered public 1d. William T. Kerr accounting firm for 2011.

The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following Items:

1e. John D. Liu

5. Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, to allow stockholder action by 1f. Miles L. Marsh written consent.

6. Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, to require stockholder approval 1g. William D. Perez of certain future severance agreements with senior executives.

1h. Michael D. White NOTE: I also authorize my proxies to vote FOR such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

2. Advisory vote on executive compensation.

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